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Archer Roberts Bassett

Male 1932 - 2017  (84 years)


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  • Name Archer Roberts Bassett 
    Born 26 Jul 1932  Woodbridge, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 526132ED08E00049849B8DFBA4E89DE7BA20 
    Died 24 May 2017 
    Notes 
    • Mountcastle Truch Funeral Home
      Archie Roberts Bassett
      July 26, 1932 ? May 24, 2017

      Archie Roberts Bassett, an incredible man, went to join the Lord on May 24, 2017. Archie was born to Martha and William Bassett in Pennsylvania on July 26, 1932. He married Margaret Brown and together they raised four daughters. Margaret predeceased him and he missed her every day. There is no doubt that he is with her again in Heaven.

      He spent time in the Army where he attended Armor School for Tank Leadership. He was awarded the Occupation Medal (Germany). Archie was a bricklayer by trade. A great family man, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a faithful member of St. Paul?s U. M. C. His religious beliefs guided him through life. Archie enjoyed spending time camping and fishing. He loved to fish for Catfish and was happy when he could bring some home for dinner. He also loved the Redskins and was looking forward to watching them win this year. He enjoyed going to both Cracker Barrel and to Old Country Buffet. He was a long time member of the Woodbridge American Legion.

      Archie is survived by his four daughters, Donna Lehmann (the late Paul), Brenda Iddins (Joel), Cynthia Tyler (Glenn) and Patricia D?Andrea (CPO David USN). His six grandchildren, Paul Rease (Annette), Christina Rease who predeceased him, Joel T Iddins II, Ryan Iddins (Pamela), Mackenzie D?Andrea and Dominic D?Andrea. His seven great grandchildren, Taylor Rease, Amber Rease, Patrick Rease, Micaiah Iddins, Seth Iddins, Aria Iddins and Logan Iddins also survive him. His family will always remember how much love he shared with them. They will hold him in their hearts and keep his memory alive.

      There will be a visitation at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge, VA on Tuesday, May 30th from 2-4PM and from 6-8PM. A funeral service will take place at St. Paul?s U.M.C. in Woodbridge, VA on Wednesday, May 31 starting at 10:30am followed by burial with honors at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Archie?s name can be made to St. Paul?s U.M.C. or to the Woodbridge American Legion.
    Person ID I249  9B Thomas Washington Bassett of Virginia
    Last Modified 26 May 2017 

    Father William Henry Bassett,   b. 24 Jun 1897,   d. 25 Dec 1971, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Martha C. Kelly/Kelley,   b. 9 Jul 1909 
    Married 20 Sep 1930 
    Family ID F39  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret L. Brown,   b. Abt 1929,   d. 2 Jun 2005, Potomac Hospital, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Children 
     1. Donna Bassett
     2. Brenda Bassett
     3. Cynthia Bassett
     4. Patricia Bassett
    Family ID F101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart